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[ParrotLover2001]

I've been visiting a local bird breeder for advice on birds. He is very kind and breeds cockatiels, budgies, canaries, and conures. I go to see him every Sunday, and last time he told me about Splayed leg, and egg bound "symptoms". He uses a diffuser with 100% natural oils like I do, he's been using it for 36 years and never had a bird die from it. He gave me some oils his vet recommend, so I could use them with my birds. I've been visiting for a couple weeks now, and it has been interesting. He showed me how to hand feed rejected babies. I wanted to breed my birds, but I think this is a better way to go. Just visiting a breeder, he even let me hand feed one of the baby conures. Like most bird owners know, I know that females can lay eggs with or without a male, so the egg bound advice will be very helpful since I have 2 females.
This is very helpful, and a good experience if I want to become an avian veterinarian.

I just wanted to share a bit of what I've been up to lately.


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[Scott]

Sounds like an excellent opportunity to learn a lot about birds from someone highly experienced. My hunch is fewer young people are showing such an interest, and the breeder is probably very happy to share this information.

 

[Flboy]

That is great! It is such an advantage when you have a mentor to learn from!

 

[wrench13]

Good for you, great experience for future reference. Just remember that one Breeders advice and methods are theirs only, and a second or third one may have different things to tell you. But kudos to you for taking the time to visit and learn.

 

[itzjbean]

That's great to be able to learn hands-on with someone who has many years of experience with birds. The forum is great, but I feel as though there are some things that are better understood in-person. It's great he's willing to teach you, too!

 

[Taw5106]

What an awesome opportunity!!! I would love that opp.


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[GaleriaGila]

Good for you!
Sounds like you're starting a great adventure!